TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Alabama junior guard Levi Randolph is "getting better" in his recovery from an offseason knee injury, but has yet to practice, coach Anthony Grant said Thursday.

Randolph, who averaged more than 30 minutes and 8 points per game last season, injured his knee in one of Alabama's first fall practices. He was a regular starter during Alabama's trek through Europe in August.

Randolph was initially on crutches following the injury, but was recently seen walking without assistance.

"We really don't have any other updates in terms of his status," Grant said. "For us it's been a process of making sure we get our guys physically where we need to be as we approach the upcoming season."

Alabama hosts West Georgia on Monday for its first and only exhibition game. It opens the season Nov. 8 against Oklahoma in Dallas.

Grant did not single out a potential replacement for Randolph in Alabama's starting five. With just nine healthy scholarship players, Grant said he anticipates everyone to play significant minutes.

"We've got a lot of guys that have a lot of versatility," he said. "I think that's one thing with our team. We have multiple guys who can play multiple positions.

"I think we've pretty much had to find a way to try to be effective and do what we need to do to help us go forward. We're hoping that Levi will be able to return soon."